Sydney (Mascot) to Spata-Artemida
19h 26m The flight from Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) to Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) covers 15,307 km (9,511 miles) and takes approximately 19h 26m gate to gate for a typical jet.
The route heads west on an initial great-circle bearing of 291°, passing near 4.5° N, 90.5° E at its midpoint.
The route
The great-circle path — the shortest line between the two airports across the curve of the earth. On a flat map it looks bent; on a globe it is straight.
Flight time at different cruise speeds
Aircraft type, winds and routing all move the real number. This is the same distance flown at different speeds, plus the 25-minute ground and climb allowance.
| Typical of | Cruise speed | Airborne | Gate to gate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop / regional | 550 km/h | 27h 50m | 28h 15m |
| Narrowbody jet (A320, 737) | 780 km/h | 19h 37m | 20h 03m |
| Widebody jet (777, 787, A350) | 900 km/h | 17h 00m | 17h 26m |
| Private jet (Gulfstream) | 850 km/h | 18h 01m | 18h 26m |
Headwinds on an eastbound long-haul routinely add 30–60 minutes; the same route westbound can be quicker. Airlines publish schedules with padding built in.
Both airports
| SYD | ATH | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport | Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport |
| City | Sydney (Mascot) | Spata-Artemida |
| Country | Australia | Greece |
| ICAO | YSSY | LGAV |
| Coordinates | -33.9461, 151.177 | 37.9364, 23.9445 |
| Elevation | 21 ft | 308 ft |
Questions
How long is the flight from Sydney (Mascot) to Spata-Artemida?
A non-stop flight from Sydney (Mascot) (SYD) to Spata-Artemida (ATH) takes about 19h 26m. The great-circle distance is 15,307 km (9,511 miles, 8,265 nautical miles), flying west on an initial bearing of 291°.
How far is Sydney (Mascot) from Spata-Artemida?
15,307 kilometres in a straight line over the earth's surface — 9,511 miles or 8,265 nautical miles. Actual flown distance is usually 2–5% longer because aircraft follow airways, avoid weather and route around restricted airspace.
Is there a non-stop flight between SYD and ATH?
This page calculates the direct-line time and distance; it does not track airline schedules. At 15,307 km the route is at the extreme end of what any airliner can fly non-stop, so a connection is likely. Check an airline or booking site for what is actually scheduled.
What should I expect on a 19h 26m flight?
Anything past six hours is a long-haul flight: expect at least one meal service, a significant time-zone shift, and enough sitting that circulation and hydration start to matter. Cabin altitude, dry air and disrupted sleep do more damage to a training routine than the flight itself.
Other routes from Sydney (Mascot)
Airport coordinates from OurAirports (public domain). Distance is a great-circle calculation; flight time uses the model described on the method page. Flight times are great-circle estimates for planning only — always check the airline's published schedule.